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The setting of “The Shawshank Redemption” will be hosting over 40 bands throughout the July weekend, including headliners Limp Bizkit, Weezer and Blink-182. The bands will be performing on two outdoor stages.
In addition to witnessing performances by over 40 alternative and heavy metal bands, attendees can also take advantage of the presence of more than 60 local and regional tattoo artists setting up shop at the event.
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More than 15 different vendors will serve up a variety of food and beverages, and tours of the legendary Ohio State Reformatory will be offered daily.
“We here at the Reformatory are thrilled to be the home of the INKCARCERATION Festival again for year three,” said Dan Smith, associate director of the Ohio State Reformatory. “The festival continues to bring some of the best music fans and tattoo enthusiasts from all over the world back to Mansfield! We can’t wait to share what will be the best INKCARCERATION Festival yet!”
The Ohio State Reformatory, best known as the location for the 1994 movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop to the festival, offering even more entertainment inside its walls, given the prison’s prominent history and lore.
While “Escape from Blood Prison” is an event at the prison that typically takes place from the end of September through early November, attendees will be able to partake in the spooky haunted house attraction during the weekend of the festival as well.
Credit: HANDOUT
Credit: HANDOUT
Aside from the headliners, this year’s INKCARCERATION lineup includes some of the top bands in rock and metal, including Papa Roach, Halestorm, Mastodon, Underoath and Hollywood Undead, along with local favorite The Devil Wears Prada.
Until Dec. 26, Weekend Field Passes, which include three-day general admission, field passes to the concert for the entire weekend and self-guided reformatory tours, will be $189. Weekend VIP Passes will start at $369, and will include a VIP wristband, field passes for the entire weekend, self-guided reformatory tours, air-conditioned VIP lounge with seating and tables, free lunch and dinner catering each day, access to locker storage and cell phone charging, private bar and game area and outdoor lounge, an elevated covered grandstand, and dedicated hydration station, flushable restrooms and portable restrooms and entrance to the event and the reformatory. Group discounts are available for both ticket levels.
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Weekend Camping Packages are also available for both tents and RVs. General Weekend Tent Camping starts at $199 and includes 1,000 square feet of space for up to four people, access to the A/C camping lounge, optional breakfast, lunch and drinks available for purchase, dedicated shuttles to and from the festival, re-entry during the festival via the camping shuttles, live entertainment after the festival, access to camping hydration station and access to showers and restrooms. There are five different lots available within the grounds. General weekend RV camping starts at $299 and includes the same amenities as tent camping, plus hookups for electric and water.
All of these packages can be purchased by visiting the festival's website at inkcarceration.com. After Dec. 26, the cost of ticket prices will increase.
WANT TO GO?
What: INKCARCERATION Music and Tattoo Festival
When: July 10-12, 2020
Where: The Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road in Mansfield.
Cost: Packages vary, check inkcarceration.com for a full list of ticket prices.
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